And even though I'm crying, they are happy tears." She made her last appearance on August 10, 2012. Storms later returned on September 5. During an interview with Dan J. Kroll of Soap Central Live, Lilley spoke about how she had no idea about her being a recast for Storms or the character of Maxie. She stated: In May 2016, it was reported that Storms would again take temporary leave from the role; actress Molly Burnett was cast in the role. Burnett assumed the role on July 5, 2016, and departed nearly a month later on July 29, 2016. Storms returned in the role on August 3, 2016. In March 2017, it was reported that Storms would take a third temporary leave from the role; with the role not being recast during this latest absence. Storms began her hiatus on February 16, 2017. In June 2017, it was reported that Storms would be returning to the role as Maxie following her hiatus with the show, airing on July 24, 2017. In May 2018, it was announced that Burnett would once again step-in for Storms. Burnett appeared on June 1 and 4, 2018. Storylines 1990–2005 Mariah Maximilliana Jones is born on Halloween night in 1990 and named after her maternal great-grandparents Maximilian and Mariah Ramirez. Her Godparents are named as Sean Donely (John Reilly) and Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) at her Christening. In 1994, she suffers from Kawasaki disease and requires a heart transplant. Meanwhile, her cousin B.J. Jones (Brighton Hertford) is in a car accident, leaving her brain-dead. Test results prove B.J.'s heart to be a match for Maxie. B.J.'s parents, Bobbie (Jacklyn Zeman) and Tony Jones (Brad Maule), agree to take B.J. off life support and donate her heart to Maxie. During this time, Maxie's sister Georgie is conceived, but their father Frisco Jones (Jack Wagner) leaves town again soon after. Maxie's first crush is on Lucky Spencer (Jonathan Jackson). In 2003, she dates her new crush, Kyle Ratcliffe (Andrew St. John). Kyle coerces Maxie to steal pills from the hospital. While she loses her virginity to him, he tapes them having sex and later posts the video on the internet. Maxie is furious when she finds out, but later forgives Kyle. Later on, Maxie plans to sleep with her adoptive cousin Lucas Jones (Ryan Carnes) to prevent her sister Georgie (Lindze Letherman) from sleeping with him. Maxie also